Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 8, 2025) paid rich tributes to music maestro Bhupen Hazarika on his 99th birth anniversary, and said he was one of the most extraordinary voices India has ever known.

In a post, Mr. Modi shared an article he wrote on the Bharat Ratna winner, who was born in Assam, noting that the year marks the beginning of his birth centenary celebrations.